Qiao Zhen simply ignored it, shuffling her toes along the ground as she waited for the chef to prepare their dishes.
"Sir, your food is ready!" The owner came over with a big smile, carrying bags and packages.
When Qiao Zhen was about to take it, before Lu Zheng could stop her, the boss shoved it all at Lu Zheng.
"Sir, eat and drink well, hehehe."
Lu Zheng sensed a strange hostility, but he didn't have time to investigate further and simply shoved the plate of lamb skewers into her hands.
"Take this."
Qiao Zhen knew what Lu Zheng was planning. She held the plate expressionlessly, and even though the lamb skewers were wrapped in tin foil, the tempting smell couldn't be hidden, so she didn't even glance at them.
Lu Zheng glanced at her, and the two headed towards the sanatorium.
"By the way, how much is this dinner?"
Halfway there, Qiao Zhen asked.
Lu Zheng said, "I'm eating, you're just picking this up, so you don't need to pay."
Qiao Zhen was speechless and could only quicken her pace.
Although the nurses would call the family immediately if anything happened to the patient in the nursing home, she hadn't received a call. Logically, Qiao's mother should be doing well, but she couldn't help feeling uneasy.
Back in the ward, Qiao Zhen saw that her mother's complexion had improved considerably, and she was chatting calmly with the caregiver. Her anxiety finally subsided.
When Qiao's mother saw Lu Zheng, she waved happily and chatted with him, as if they were a mother and son.
Qiao Zhen thought that Qiao Luosheng would probably be jealous if he saw this.
She had to communicate the details with the caregiver, who was still a relative stranger, and they added each other on WeChat. She couldn't pay attention to Lu Zheng's side. When she looked back, Qiao's mother's smiling face was right in front of her eyes.
Lu Zheng continues to perfectly portray the image of a warm and filial son-in-law.
Qiao Zhen's breath hitched, and she went over to remind everyone that it was time to eat.
Lu Zheng naturally put the still-warm lamb skewers wrapped in tin foil into Qiao Zhen's bowl.
So that's where they were waiting for her.
Qiao Zhen silently ate her lamb skewers, glancing at Lu Zheng and then at her mother.
Suddenly, I felt that if Qiao Luosheng were here, it would really feel like a warm and loving family.
Her eyes stung, and she quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes while wiping her mouth.
After dinner, Qiao Zhen discovered that the folding bed belonged to the caregiver. Where would she sleep?
Lu Zheng said to Qiao's mother frankly, "I've booked a room at a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain. Qiao Zhen will sleep there tonight. I've booked the room long-term, and caregiver Deng can also rest there occasionally."
He always makes thorough arrangements, leaving little room for objection.
Qiao Zhen followed him back to the farmhouse.
Lu Zheng would definitely not book another guest room. Qiao Zhen lingered in the bathroom for a long time before coming out in loose pajamas. She saw Lu Zheng, who had finished showering first, lying half-reclined on the bed with a corner of the blanket covering his body, revealing his bare upper body and long legs.
As Qiao Zhen's face flushed as she glanced at the perfectly sculpted abs, she deeply suspected that the scoundrel had deliberately exposed them, leaving her unsure whether to advance or retreat.
Perhaps hearing the noise, Lu Zheng put down his phone, looked up, and beckoned to her, "Come here."
Qiao Zhen took small, quick steps, while Lu Zheng waited patiently.
No matter how long the distance, there will always be a time to reach the destination.
Qiao Zhen stood by the bed, waiting like a puppet for Lu Zheng's next instructions.
"Come up." Lu Zheng lifted the blanket.
Qiao Zhen did as instructed.
The bed at the farmhouse was only 1.5 meters wide, and as soon as she got into bed, she inevitably touched Lu Zheng's body.
Even through the layer of pajamas, she felt a burning desire and quickly moved to the side.
"Don't move." Lu Zheng grabbed her arm and placed a soft pillow under her legs. "This will make you more comfortable. Just sleep quietly. Otherwise..."
His fiery hand traveled up her arm and touched her face.
Qiao Zhen felt as if her whole body was on fire, and she couldn't imagine how red her cheeks were.
Lu Zheng's hand caressed her cheek, his eyes deep. "Your back hurts even more, don't blame me."
His deep, husky, and magnetic voice is incredibly alluring.
Qiao Zhenxin was so charmed that she almost fell for him.
"Okay." She pulled the blanket up to her chin and gave Lu Zheng a resentful sidelong glare.
The delicate young woman's eyes, sparkling with a mixture of anger and resentment, were captivating.
Lu Zheng almost lost his composure.
He coughed twice, and as his phone rang, he released Qiao Zhen, grabbed his phone, got up, and went out.
The curtains were already drawn, so Qiao Zhen couldn't see anyone outside the window. She quickly wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, leaving only half of her head exposed. With her back to Lu Zheng, she closed her eyes and snored softly, pretending to be asleep.
After a while, she heard the creaking sound of the door opening and closing. She was on high alert and carefully watched the movements behind her.
After closing the door, the room became quiet again.
She couldn't detect Lu Zheng's footsteps at all until the mattress behind her noticeably sank in, then the blanket was gently tugged, and then there was no more movement.
Just when Qiao Zhen thought Lu Zheng was asleep, a warm breath suddenly sprayed onto her cheeks and neck, making the hairs on her body stand on end!
Then, her body was turned over and she lay flat on the bed, while the familiar scent was still close at hand.
She felt a pang of anxiety, so she closed her eyes tightly and pretended to be asleep.
"Next time you pretend to be asleep, don't snore, it looks too fake."
A hoarse, soft laugh reached my ears.
Qiao Zhen realized he was mocking her, and her face and neck turned red.
To avoid further embarrassment, she decided to continue pretending to be asleep.
Despite the rustling sounds around her, Lu Zheng never removed his arm, which was forcefully positioned above her waist.
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